We are constantly looking to fund research into developing new treatments and potential cures for AKU. The majority of our research is conducted in partnership with the University of Liverpool as well as a number of international partners.
Below is a list of funding opportunities available for research into AKU:
PhDs researching AKU at the University of Liverpool
Tendons Under Attack: The Role of Homogentisic Acid in Connective Tissue Degeneration
This PhD project explores how a rare disease – Alkaptonuria – damages tendons, offering unique insights into oxidative stress and tissue degeneration. Using various tendon models, it aims to uncover mechanisms behind pigmentation, rupture, and repair, with implications for both rare and common tendon disorder.